# Kevin Oakes

> Founder & Chief Strategy Officer · Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

Kevin Oakes is founder and chief strategy officer of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), a human capital research firm he co-founded. He is the author of "Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company." He previously founded SumTotal Systems and led Click2learn (later SumTotal) as chairman and CEO.

## Facts
- **Role:** Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
- **Company:** Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinoakes

## Recognition
- Top 100 HR Influencer — Engagedly (2026)
- Top 100 HR Tech Influencer — HR Executive (2026)

## In the news
- 2026-09-29 — [Engagedly Names Its 2026 Top 100 HR Influencers](https://www.dhrmap.com/news/engagedly-names-its-2026-top-100-hr-influencers)

## FAQ
**Who is Kevin Oakes?**

Kevin Oakes is founder and chief strategy officer of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), a human capital research firm he co-founded. He is the author of "Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company." He previously founded SumTotal Systems and led Click2learn (later SumTotal)…

**What is Kevin Oakes's role?**

Kevin Oakes is Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).

**What is Kevin Oakes recognized for?**

Kevin Oakes has been recognized as Top 100 HR Influencer by Engagedly (2026).

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